Young people aged 18 to 30 who work, study, or contribute to Canada's agriculture and agri-food value chain and broader food systems are encouraged to apply to be part of the fourth cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Participation in the council is open to youth involved in farming, food production, innovation, sustainability, food... Read More
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India's pulse market may be shifting from a political story to a weather story, and that could create new opportunities for Canadian growers. While trade discussions often focus on tariffs and diplomatic relationships, concerns about India's upcoming monsoon season are increasingly attracting market attention. A weaker-than-normal rainy season could tighten domestic pulse production and increase... Read More
The Canadian government is rolling out a suite of new programs, massive funding pools, and regulatory updates as part of its awaited national food security strategy announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday. The 27-page strategy explains how the government plans to increase the availability and reduce the price of domestically-grown food through four... Read More
Animal identification and basic traceability has long been a reality for Canada's cattle and sheep sectors, and upcoming regulatory changes will bring the goat industry much closer to the same framework. While implementation timelines are still being determined, industry leaders say the changes are aimed at improving animal health response, disease management, and future market... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) have announced the formation of a Traceability Task Force. The task force will begin work immediately, exploring opportunities and barriers for beef cattle traceability. The task force will focus on traceability to support disease and emergency preparedness and response... Read More
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture has a new top bureaucrat following a shake-up of the province’s senior civil service. Shawn Jaques' appointment as deputy minister of agriculture was announced as part of a series of public service changes at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce' annual breakfast with deputy ministers on June 9. Jaques is a familiar... Read More
Ontario dairy goat producers are one step closer to establishing a formal marketing board after receiving enough support in a producer vote to move the process forward. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has authorized the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission to proceed with the next steps toward establishing a marketing board... Read More
Seven students from across Canada have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships. Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadian university, college, or technical institute. Applicants were evaluated based on their leadership experience and their written... Read More
The Alberta Blue Book is now available in a mobile app format. Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers announced the launch of the Alberta Blue Book app on June 3, making the crop protection guide available on Apple and Android devices. According to the organizations, the app includes information on more than 700... Read More
New World screwworm (NWS) detections in Texas have triggered emergency border measures by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Canadian authorities announced on June 5 that livestock and horses entering Canada cannot have been in Texas within 21 days prior to crossing the border. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing... Read More